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Teen health harmed by Instagram, says Facebook's own data. What parents can do to help kids on social media.
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Episode summary
After the explosive revelations about Facebook/Instagram's harmful algorithms, it's time to talk about teen safety--mentally and physically--online.
This episode covers what parents can do with the information surfacing from Facebook's whistleblower and internal reports that show teens are harmed by Instagram.
Conversation starter: talking with teens on how to set up Instagram to be a healthier experience
Unplug & Plug In: What are you plugging into this week? What are you choosing to unplug from? Our host shares her thoughts.
Important links
- World Mental Health Day (World Health Organization)
- Petition to end "Instagram for Kids" platform by Facebook
- Article with the Facebook news from the last few weeks
- Fairplay summary of the Facebook Files related to teen health and Instagram
- Article on Resetting Instagram for a healthier experience
- Watch the movie (free in October) The Social Dilemma
- Sign up for the masterclass for parentsTeen Health and Social Media (replay available). Learn more here.
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